Motorcycle community comes together to honor those who have fallen at The Central Illinois Fallen Biker memorial

WASHINGTON ( 25News Now ) - Hundreds ignited their passion on Sunday afternoon to honor fallen motorcyclists at the Central Illinois Fallen Biker memorial held at the VVI Bunker in Sunnyland, Washington.

This central Illinois Fallen Biker Memorial Wall idea came from lead organizer Randy Henry when he saw a Fallen Biker Memorial wall in Spring Valley throughout the years.

When the bar closed in Spring Valley, where the wall was at. Henry decided to bring one to Central Illinois.

Hundreds of bikers throughout the motorcycle community came to memorialize bikers who lost their lives in motorcycle accidents.

Henry said this year around 114 riders have died. This memorial wall will feature those who've fallen, a biker prayer, motorcycle artwork, and many names will be displayed on this wall.

Henry said have 92 names are ready to featured on the wall. The proceeds from Sunday's fundraiser will help fundraise for the wall.

"We're a community, especially in Central Illinois. It is a very motorcycle community and we care about the ones we lose," said Henry.

The dedication for this wall will be held in the Spring.